Is there a way to add firewall rules with API?

[oshin101013]

Hello guys,

url = 'https://api.meraki.com/api/v1/networks/{0}/appliance/firewall/l3FirewallRules'

I tried to use this url to add some rules but it overwrites the currently existing rules.

Let's say there are 4 rules on a network and I want to add 2 new rules.

And I send a request with PUT. Then there are only 2 new rules on the network.

Is there a way to just add the rules with API?

Thank you,

[ww]

No.

You have to fix that in your script

[oshin101013]

Thanks. It seems the rules are working as ruleset.

Have a good day!

[alemabrahao]

It's an old post, but can help you:

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Developers-APIs/Put-API-L3-firewall-rules/m-p/85541

[oshin101013]

Thanks for the link but the link is talking about no update with 200 OK.

I have no problem with update rule but the rule is working as Set, not individuals.

[AutomationDude · Accepted solution]

Hello,

I assume you just want to add the rules on top of what you already have. If that is the case, you could try within your script to read the current rules via API, add your rules on top, and then putt the joint the data back via the API call you're using. Not ideal but seems to be the way to do what you want

[oshin101013]

Hi,

Yes, thank you for the reply. I did this way last week and confirmed it worked.

I Hope Meraki changes the way of dealing with the fw rules of API.

Have a nice day!